Watch out Santa: Gift-giving drones take to Tampa skies

For a $3.99 fee, Walmart will offer aerial delivery to customers who live within a mile of four participating stores in the area.

By Brian Hartz
| 12:00 p.m. December 20, 2022
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Walmart has launched drone delivery service at four of its stores in the Tampa Bay region. (Courtesy photo)

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Just in time for the last-minute holiday shopping rush, Walmart has launched its DroneUp network — a drone delivery service — at four stores in the Tampa Bay region.

According to a news release, delivery via done is available only to customers who live within a mile of the participating stores in Brandon, New Port Richey, Tampa and Valrico. For a delivery fee of $3.99, drones can deliver items weighing up to 10 pounds in 30 minutes or less. Orders must be placed at the DroneUp network website.